"(John Latham: 1790)
Mechelen (Zoo Planckendael)"
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Small gray heron with a white face and yellowish legs. Common around wetlands, parks, and gardens. Often solitary. When disturbed it makes a grunting cough noise as it flies away. Young birds lack the white face so beware confusion with all-grey Pacific Reef-Heron, which has chunkier legs and more uniformly dark gray belly; found along rocky coast. (eBird)
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This heron was not impressed to find another one one his turf. He chased it away. Here he is savouring the moment of victory.
Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.